SAVE THE DATE

FCDC Annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Sunday, May 31 st McLean Hilton in Tysons

More details coming this week at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org or call 703-573-6811 Volume 18, Number 5 www.fairfaxdemocrats.org May 2009

Report from Congressman Message from the Chair

By , chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee

Congratulations to Fairfax County Delegate Steve Shannon who is the Democratic Party’s nominee for At- torney General. His rise to statewide office has been impressive. I first ran into Steve in 1999 when he was a prosecutor under Bob Horan. Steve and I were quick to connect. We were probably the only two recent UVA Law graduates in the trenches of Fairfax County’s criminal courtrooms. When you found out Steve had your case, you always knew you were deal- Congressman Gerry Connolly joined House Caucus Chair Ken Plum and Democratic ing with a prosecutor who was tough members of the House of Delegates from Fairfax County to condemn Republican delegates who but fair, understood a prosecutor’s voted to prevent Virginia from accepting $125 million in federal Recovery Act funds aimed at responsibility to mete out justice versus providing unemployment benefits to out of work Virginians. More than 300,000 are out of vengeance, and above all, someone who work across the Commonwealth. Shown are Connolly, Plum, and Delegates Kris Amundson, would stand by his word. Bob Hull, and Charniele Herring. In 2001, another law school friend, Delegate , came out of Thank you to everyone who joined Gerry up and run the event and the straw poll, as nowhere to knock off Jack Rust with a Connolly for his 15th Annual St. Patrick’s they have year after year. Day Fete at the Kena Temple in Fairfax. Alec Kohut of Sign of the Whale in Falls pair of shoes and $172,000. Knocking Gerry is grateful for your support and Church managed to keep our guests satis- doors with him that fall and helping to your friendship. fied with the outstanding corned beef and raise money at Chap’s annual “Young This year’s event was Gerry’s first as 11th cabbage dinner, even as the crowd swelled Lawyers Fundraiser” was Fairfax District congressman and you broke all to proportions that no one expected. County Assistant Commonwealth’s previous records with nearly 1,400 attending In these trying economic times, it was Attorney Steve Shannon. the celebration. heartening to see so many of you donate Two years later, Steve was the pri- The traditional straw poll drew a great so much to our annual food drive. We dis- mary beneficiary of Chap’s “Young deal of interest due to the closely-contested tributed the food to several food banks in Lawyers” Fundraiser when he stepped gubernatorial primary and the lieutenant the 11th District where it was most needed up and ran for the House of Delegates governor’s nomination race. and your generosity was recognized and after Jeannemarie Devolites vacated Terry McAuliffe topped the field in the appreciated. straw poll vote for the Democratic nomina- It is an exciting time to serve in Congress continued on page 7 tion for governor, followed by Brian Moran as our Democratic majority works with and . In the lieutenant gov- President Obama to jumpstart the economy In this issue... ernor’s contest, Jody Wagner came in first and restore responsibility to government. followed by Mike Signer, Jon Bowerbank, We must work hard this year in Virginia District Reports...... 3 Committee Reports...... 6 and Pat Edmonson. to elect our next Democratic governor and SCWDC Bylaws...... 8 win a Democratic majority in the House of Warm and special thanks go out to the Calendar of Events...... 10 outstanding crew of friends, loyal Demo- Delegates. q crats and Fairfax firefighters who helped set H H H H H H H H Page 2 The Democrat May 2009

The Democrat Fairfax County Democratic The Newsletter of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee Committee (FCDC) Editor-in-Chief: Ben Shepherd (703) 945-8576 Mailing: Rayma Miles, (703) 323-1936 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110 Bob Donargo (703) 323-5351 Design & Production: Mark Richards (703) 753-2484 Falls Church, VA 22043 Mail List: Ellen Cantor (703) 280-5310 Coordinator: Jeane Brockway (703) 256-5553 Proofreader: Linda Waller (703) 913-9143 Web Master: vacant (703) 573-6811; FAX: (703) 560-7004 Billing: FCDC HQ Staff (703) 573-6811 [email protected] [email protected] All rights reserved. Published in Fairfax County, Virginia, by the authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. Web site: www.fairfaxdemocrats.org Steering Committee About The Democrat The Democrat is the monthly publication of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The purpose of FCDC OFFICERS The Democrat is to provide information to Committee members and other interested persons through Chair: Scott Surovell (703) 587-7872 district reports, committee reports, news articles, campaign notices, and flyers. Views expressed do not neces- Regional Vice Chairs: sarily represent those of the FCDC unless specifically approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution. -Vice Chair South: Mark Itzkoff (703) 927-2050 -Vice Chair Central: Lola Quintela How to Submit Material: -Vice Chair North: Barbara Caputo 703-476-4229 Material may be submitted in the following ways, listed in order of preference: (word limit: 300 words) Vice Chairs: 1. E-mail. Send to [email protected]. Attach text file (any word processing program) -Precinct Ops: Sue Langley (703) 403-0190 or photos (.jpg,.eps,.tif); or copy the article in the e-mail message. -Administration: Morris Meyer 2. Mail CD/Scanned Photos. Include a hard copy of text, your name and telephone number. Mail to Mark Richards, 18108 Camdenhurst Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155 -Voter Registration: Chris Ambrose (703) 550-1725 -Corresp. Sec.: Liz Griffith (703) 250-2520 Deadlines -Record. Sec.: Rafael Arancibia (703) 869-3037 Articles must be received by 5:00PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Articles received after the Finance: Mary Ann Hovis (703) 620-4419 deadline may not make it into the issue. Material may be included as flyers inserted into The Democrat for Treasurer: Bruce Neilson (703) 323-0457 a charge of $35. You supply the printed flyer. Call FCDC at (703) 573-6811 for the quantity of flyers Asst. Treasurer: Nadja Golding (703) 532-3821 to be printed. Also, please supply a volunteer to help collate on Friday, for 1-1/2 hours. Immediate Past Chair: Advertising Ginny Peters (703) 799-3418 Ads are very much welcomed and accepted; however, we reserve the right to reject ads for any reason. No FCDC Parliamentarian: (703) 573-2894 product, service, or event advertised herein is endorsed by The Democrat or the FCDC, unless otherwise Communications Director: noted. Rates are: George Burke (202) 288-2104 Size Price Dimensions Size Price Dimensions 1/6 $35 2.25”w x 4.5”h 1/2 $100 7.25”w x 4.5”h District Chairs 1/3 $70 4.75”w x 4.5”h Full page $200 7.25”w x 9.5”h Braddock: Walt Mika (703) 978-5732 Subscribe! Dranesville: Sue Rosenberg (703) 938-5031 12 months for only $25! What a deal! Make checks payable to FCDC and mail to: Hunter Mill: Bob Haley (703) 476-9440 FCDC, 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043 Bettina Lawton (703) 242-1652 Let Us Hear From You! Lee: Steve Bunn (703) 339-1882 Write articles! Send photos! See details above, under “How to submit material.” Hugh Robertson III (703) 924-1433 Mason: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 Mt. Vernon: Janet Myhre (703) 780-5952 H H H H H H Providence: Rick Dotson (703) 319-9010 Deadlines for the Carrie Nixon, Co-chair (703) 469-1539 NEXT issue Springfield: Ruth Miller (703) 913-0487 of The Democrat Sully: Mary Lee Cerillo (703) 830-3435 JUNE 2009 Standing Committee Chairs The Democrat: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 Articles: Labor: Shannon Sullivan (703) 968-9441 Tuesday, May 12, 10:00AM Local Affairs: George Burke (202) 288-2104 (see above for more details) State Affairs: Rex Simmons (703) 250-5984 National Affairs: Sandra J. Klassen (703) 620-9723 Flyers: Dan Walsch, Co-chair (703) 978-5667 Thursday, May 21, 3:00PM Diversity: Rose Chu, Co-chair (703) 998-5539 (due at headquarters, printed Lina Orr, Co-chair (703) 281-0985 and ready to collate) Senior Citizens: Collating: Eric Gibson, Co-chair (703) 362-6565 Danielle Wight, Co-chair (571 )309-2824 Friday, May 22, 9:30AM Technology: Vacant Women’s Rights: Kristin Cabral (703) 448-0944 Deadlines for the July 2009 Secretary State Party of Virginia: issue of The Democrat: Pixie Bell, Secretary (703) 971-3541 Articles: 8th Cong. District: Susie Warner (703) 971-2731 Tuesday, June9, 10:00AM 10th Cong. District: Eileen Manning (703) 757-5422 11th Cong. District: George Burke (202) 288-2104 (see above for more details) Fairfax Young Dems: Rafael Arancibia (703) 869-3037 Flyers: Headquarters: Bill Lahue (703) 577-6339 Thursday, June18, 3:00PM Key Phone Numbers (due at headquarters, printed White House (202) 456-1111 and ready to collate) U.S. Senate and House (202) 224-3121 Collating: DNC (202) 863-8000 Friday, June 19, 9:30AM Democratic Party of Virginia FAX: (804) 343-3642; Toll Free (800) 322-1144 H H H H H H H May 2009 The Democrat Page 3

Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s ees, McLean Day is a great time to promote District Reports City of Fairfax Democrats and sign up volunteers. Let Joseph Harmon (703) 385-8500 me know whether you want to help set up, clean up or take a shift during the day. We’re starting off the month of May If you live in the McLean small tax dis- with our committee meeting on Thursday, trict, McLean Day is also the day to elect May 7th, 7:30PM at City Hall in the Annex the governing board of the McLean Com- Work Session Room. We will hear from munity Center. Buckley Fricker, Cooper our primary candidates (unconfirmed at Precinct co-captain, is running for a seat printing). on the board. As someone who is both fa- We welcome everyone to our monthly miliar with senior citizen issues and young Dems Breakfast on Saturday, May 16th at children, Buckley is uniquely positioned 9:00AM at Old Country Buffet. The City to represent a wide spectrum of McLean Dem’s informal breakfast is simply a good residents. time to get together and talk politics. Our next Dranesville meeting is 7:30PM, The City Committee will join with the Tuesday, April 28th in the community room FCDC Diversity Committee in hosting the of the McLean Government Center, 1437 annual Diversity fundraiser “Tapas Night” Balls Hill Road, McLean. Supervisor John on Saturday, May 2nd. The event will be Foust will speak about the Fairfax County 5:30PM - 8:00PM at 9409 Old Courthouse budget and Delegate Margi Vanderhye will Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. Please RSVP by tell us what happened in Richmond. q April 28th to Lina D’Gornaz Orr at lina. Braddock [email protected] , 703.281.0985. Walt Mika, (703) 978-5732 Please mark your calendars now for our E-mail: [email protected] Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. We will hold Hunter Mill our annual event at Old Town Hall on the Braddock District Hosts Derby Day Bettina Lawton, (571) 215-1563 evening of Thursday, May 21st. Further E-mail: [email protected] details will be available. If it’s the first Saturday in May, it must be Robert Haley, (703) 716-2339 Have you checked out www.FairfaxBlue. Derby Day in Braddock District. E-mail: [email protected] That’s when the Kentucky Derby is run com? Fairfax Blue is the online official blog and when Braddock District Democrats of CFDC. Our authors are the members The Hunter Mill District Annual La- hold their famous Derby Day celebration of CFDC, and we would like to invite you sagna Dinner surpassed all expectations! and fundraiser at Kilroy’s Restaurant and to join in. You too can be a front page Held on March 28th, through ticket sales Sports Bar at 5250–A Port Royal Road, right author on the blog, all you need to do is and auction donations, the Committee off Braddock Road in Springfield. This year, be a dues paying member of the Fairfax raised over $12,000. The luminaries in at- we’ll be hosting Derby Day on Saturday, County Dems, and a willingness to take tendance included Kate Hanley, Secretary May 2, from 4:30 to 6:30PM. Tickets are a little time to post up your thoughts and of the Commonwealth, Senator Creigh $35 and walk-ups are always welcome. commentary. If you’re interested, please Deeds, candidate for governor, Dorothy Join your fellow Democrats to root for send a note to Joseph Harmon at joseph@ McAuliffe representing her husband, Terry your favorite horse, place a bet, and partici- fairfaxcitydemocrats.org. McAuliffe, a candidate for governor, Mike pate in a live auction and a silent auction. There are many other opportunities to Signor, Candidate for Lieutenant Gover- In the past, some of the items auctioned off join your neighboring City Dems, just nor, Congressmen Gerry Connolly and have included baskets of delicacies, tickets to check out our website at www.fairfaxdems. , Senators Mark Herring, Janet Redskins and Nationals games, weekends at com. q Howell, and Chap Peterson, Delegates summer homes, Democratic memorabilia, Chuck Caputo, Ken Plum and Margie autographed books, and luncheons with Vanderhye, Commonwealth Attorney Ray elected officials. Of course, there will also Morrogh and Board of Supervisor Member be great food, fun, and door prizes. Dranesville Cathy Hudgins, School Board member The proceeds go to helping elect Demo- Sue Rosenberg, (703) 938-5031 Stu Gibson and candidates for the 35th crats from the schoolhouse to the White [email protected] Delegate seat Roy Baldwin, John Carroll, House. This year, we will have lots of com- Mark Keam and Esam Omeish. Hunter petitive races for the State Senate, the House Mark your calendar for McLean Day, Mill members were also joined by Scott of Delegates, and, of course, the Governor’s Saturday, May 16th. Once again, we will Surovell, chair of FCDC, Bruce Nielson, mansion. The money we raise in Braddock have a booth next to Supervisor John Foust FCDC Treasurer, Barbara Caputo, FCDC will build the party and keep us competitive and Senator and Delegates Vice Chair – North, Mary Ann Hovis, in these races. Jim Scott and Margi Vanderhye. We will FCDC Vice Chair – Finance, Sue Langley, There will be plenty of food, drink, and be featuring our Democratic candidates FCDC Vice Chair – Precinct Operations, fun. Who knows, there may even be a mint for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney Rachel Rifkind, Chair – Mason District julep. q General. With an expected 12,000 attend- Democratic Committee, Steve Bunn, Chair Page 4 The Democrat May 2009

Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s to the primary. Our candidates for gover- Lee nor and Lt. governor and even attorney Steve Bunn, (703) 339-1882 general (even if he is unopposed in the Hugh Robertson, (703) 924-1433 primary) need your help. There is plenty E-mail: [email protected] of work to be done; canvassing, phone banking, and office support. Thanks to eveyone who attended and The Mason District Committee met this contributed to our “Opening Day” fund- month and voted to move Larry Byrne to raiser. Special thanks to our host Carson emeritus status at the next organizational Evans and our Fundraiser Committee-Susie meeting in December. Larry has been a Warner, Carson Evans, Linda Waller, Steve member of this committee for over 20 years & Priscilla Bunn, Pixie Bell, Hugh & Kathy and we congratulate him. We also voted to Robertson, Mel Willis, and Ed Joseph. bring Nazir Bhagat on to the committee Everyone had a geat time and many of our from Belvedere precinct. local and statewide candidates attended and The 11th District Democratic Commit- spoke to our Lee District Democrats and tee will be holding its district convention guests. We got a good start to meeting our on May 9 at 10AM at Luther Jackson fundraising goals for the year and especially Intermediate School, 3020 Gallows Road, Pat Hynes and Joshua J. Lawton with appreciate the help from Congressman Jim Falls Church. The 8th District Democratic their awards. Moran. Committee will hold its district conven- Now we have to concentrate on our tion on May 16 at 10AM at Edison High – Lee District Democratic Committee, Pix- upcoming 8th and 11th District conven- School, 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria. ie Bell, Secretary of the Democratic Party tions, as well as, our Democratic Primary Hope to see you there. of Virginia and Ginny Peters, Immediate for governor and Lt. governor. Our next The next regular meeting of the FCDC Past Chair, FCDC. Ken Plum conducted meeting will on Thursday, April 23rd at Committee will be on Tuesday, May 26, an outstanding live auction. 7:30PM in the home of Susie Warner at 7:30PM (place TBD – look to the FCDC The Ed Herlihy Democratic Activist 6229 Edison Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310. web site for that information). q Award was presented to Pat Hynes for We hope to see everyone there as we pre- her outstanding contributions organizing pare for these events and our other Fairfax Reston and Herndon for Obama and her County Democratic Committee activities. Mt. Vernon continuing efforts during the recent special If you have any friends who would like to elections. The Martha V. Pennino Com- attend, please invite them, as our meetings Janet Myhre, (703) 254-6652 munity Services Award was presented to are open to all Democrats in Lee District E-mail: [email protected] Joshua J. Lawton-Belous for his extensive and we always welcome new people. involvement in promoting and protecting As always, check our website at www. There was no report available at time of veteran rights. leedems.org for the latest information on publication. q The next Hunter Mill Committee regu- upcoming events and news for the District. lar meeting will be held on Thursday, April We look forward to seeing you at our next 16, at the Dogwood Elementary School, meeting. q and our next Hunter Mill District precinct Providence operations meeting will be Thursday, May Rick Dotson, (703) 319-9010 21, at the Flint Hill Elementary School, Mason Cell : (703) 785-3850 both at 7:30PM. Please refer to the Hunter E-mail: [email protected] Mill web site calendar at www.huntermill- Rachel Rifkind, (703) 941‑9574 E-mail: [email protected] Co-Chair democrats.org for other local area political Carrie Nixon, (703) 469-1539 events, and to the FCDC web site calendar Andrew Hunter, (703) 916-0942 at www.fairfaxdemocrats.org for Fairfax E-mail: [email protected] If you are looking for an afternoon of fabulous live music, delicious food, and County wide events. q Some of us have been able to rest after an exciting auction, mark you calendar for the recent non-stop campaigning of the Sunday, May 17th and join Providence special elections but that will be coming to Democrats for our MayFest fundraiser! a halt as we prepare for a primary in June. I Our statewide and local Democratic can- want to thank all of the Mason volunteers didates are invited, and we will hold a straw Moving? who circulated petitions that enabled all poll to see how the races – including the of our state wide candidates and general hotly contested House 35th – are shaping Let us know. assembly candidates to get on the ballot up. MayFest will be held at the home of for the June primary and for the general Susan Weltz and Robert Hamberger, 2409 (703) 573-6811 election in November. Rocky Branch Road, Vienna. Tickets are Please volunteer your time to help your $35 in advance, $40 at the door ($10 for candidate in the next few weeks leading up Young Dems), and sponsorship opportu- May 2009 The Democrat Page 5

Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s nities are available at the $100, $500, and 67th House district. And Springfield could 22201. Phone: (703) 528-8588; Fax: (703) $1000 level. Please purchase your tickets be the district that pushes our Democratic 528-2321. online at http://tinyurl.com/mayfest, or nominees for governor, Lt. governor, and Registration for the District Convention call 703-242-2789. We look forward to attorney general to VICTORY! will begin at 9:00AM. Any registered voter seeing you there! We have the willing volunteers, we have in the Eighth Congressional District may Also in the month of May, PDDC will the energy, and we have the voters ... but participate in the convention; however, host two “Meet the Candidates” parties we need funding to bring our message to each registered voter is required to sign in the House 35th region of Providence, the voters. Please help by donating. a Declaration Form which includes an af- one in Oakton and one in the Vienna/ See you on May 3! firmation that the person is a resident of, Tysons area. Please stay tuned for further The Springfield District Smoke & Roast and registered to vote in, the jurisdiction details. Committee holding the caucus; does not intend to sup- At the PDDC Precinct Ops meeting * No actual elephants will be harmed in port any candidate who is opposed to the last month, we established three impor- q tant committees to help implement our the making of this event. Democratic nominee in the 2009 general strategic plan for 2009 – the Diversity Out- election, is a Democrat, and is not a mem- reach Committee, the Obama Volunteers ber of any other political party, and has not Outreach Committee, and the Providence Sully and will not, participate in the nominating process of any other political party for the Tabloid Committee. All are seeking addi- Mary Lee Cerillo, (703) 830-3435 2009 general election. tional members. We have also appointed E-mail: [email protected] Shana Singerman and Haleema Mays as The District Convention will convene at our Young Democrats Outreach Coordina- There was no report available at time of 10:00AM., whereupon all registered voters tors. If you are interested in serving on any publication. q will proceed to their Jurisdictional Caucus of these committees, please contact Carrie (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and the Nixon at the email address above. q City of Falls Church). Each Jurisdictional 8th CD Report Caucus shall then select State Central Susie Warner, (703) 971-2731 Committee members. In the event that Springfield there were more prefilings by female and The 2009 Eighth District Democratic male candidates than there are the allotted Ruth Miller, (703) 913-0487 Convention, at Edison High School, 5801 numbers of positions for each gender, can- E-mail: [email protected] Franconia Road, Alexandria, on Satur- didates may then address the Jurisdictional Springfield District has been working day, May 16, will elect 20 members of Caucus. Following the speeches, ballots feverishly to make our event on May 3 the Democratic Party of Virginia’s State will be distributed to each registered voter -- the 8th Annual Elephant* Smoke and Central Committee from the Eighth Con- in the caucus. Roast -- the best yet! We can’t wait to see gressional District. The breakdown of the Following the Jurisdictional Caucuses, everyone at the Community Hall at the 20 members is: Alexandria – four members the convention will be called to order. Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Depart- with 2 female and 2 male members; Arling- The three permanent committees (Rules, ment, 9501 Old Burke Lake Rd, Burke ton – seven members with 2 female and Resolutions, and Credentials) will be (next to the Burke Post Office). four male members; Fairfax County – eight elected and will then meet in classrooms in We are looking forward to the great members with four female and four male the high school to consider the business of Democratic fellowship, terrific food from members; and the City of Falls Church their committee. a local barbecue joint, Virginia’s finest with one female member. State Central Convention participants will then hear beers and wines, and a truly amazing silent Committee membership must be equally welcoming addresses and remarks by a auction. Take a look at some of the silent divided between men and women. number of elected Democratic officials and auction offerings on our website, www. Candidates for the State Central Com- Democratic Party leaders. Frank Leone, SpringfieldDemocrats.org, to plan your mittee are required to prefile with the chair, of the Permanent Rules Committee bidding before you arrive! We also are Eighth District Chair Margo Horner by and Virginia’s Democratic National Com- happy that so many of our elected officials 5:00PM, on Friday, May 8, 2009. Can- mitteeman and Virginia Democratic Party and 2009 candidates will be joining us on didates must complete and submit by the vice chair will present the Report of the May 3. filing deadline the 2009 Eighth District Rules Committee. Tickets are only $30 in advance, and can Committee Membership Prefiling Form. Following the report of the Rules be purchased at www.SpringfieldDemo- The form is located on the Eighth District Committee, the State Central Commit- crats.org. Hurry! Time is running out to Website, www.va8thcddems.org and must tee members, who were elected by their purchase advance tickets. be filed with the Eighth District Chair and Jurisdictional Caucuses, will be elected by Admission at the door is $45. received by hand-delivery, fax, or mail by the full convention. The Springfield Committee is undertak- 5:00 p.m. on May 8. Filing forms must be Dick Hobson, chair of the Resolutions ing a number of very important initiatives filed at the following address or fax number Committee, will then present the report this year. We have to defeat Delegates by the filing deadline: Margo Horner, of the Resolutions Committee to the Dave Albo and Tim Hugo. We want to Eighth Congressional District Chair, c/o convention. The report of the Temporary build our Democratic organization in our Arlington County Democratic Committee, Resolutions Committee will be posted on precincts in the 35th House district and the 2009 14th St. N., Suite 612, Arlington, VA the Eighth District Website, www.va8th- Page 6 The Democrat May 2009

Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s cddems.org prior to the convention. All the committee may contact George Burke actually have an executive branch that is resolutions adopted by the 2009 Eighth by email at [email protected]. attempting to work on behalf of “we the District Convention will be forwarded to We look forward to seeing you at the people” rather than cozy up to rich fat cats. the Democratic Party of Virginia. 11th CD Convention. q We have a president and executive team If you wish to submit a resolution for that is credible. consideration by the Resolutions Com- Granted, all of these things may eventu- mittee, it must be e-mailed to the district ally change or turn out not to be true, but chair at the following address: resolutions@ National Affairs for now our nation seems to be blessed va8thcddems.org by Saturday, May 2, at with a team of good people who work up 5PM. Committee a sweat every day on our behalf. Does that It is expected that 350 Democrats will Sandra J. Klassen, (703) 620-9723 feel good or what? This is not to say we participate in the 2009 Eighth District E-mail: [email protected] agree with them on everything, nor does Convention. Volunteers are still needed to Dan Walsch, (703) 978-5667 it necessarily mean that we like everything work on the 2009 Eighth District Conven- E-mail: [email protected] they have done thus far or will do in the tion. If you would like to participate, please months and years to come. But the knowl- contact FCDC Chair Scott Surovell. STEP BACK AND COUNT OUR edge our country is being run by a good I look forward to seeing you at the 2009 BLESSINGS group of public servants has got to make Eighth District Convention on Saturday, A QUICK TIME-OUT FOR POSI- us all feel better. q May 16! q TIVE REFLECTION President Obama has been our nation’s chief executive for less than six months now and we are still combating a number 11th CD Report of major and complex problems – domestic Senior Citizens George Burke, (202) 288-2104 and international. The economy continues Committee Email: [email protected] to struggle to get up off the canvas; poten- tially dangerous situations in Iraq, Pakistan Eric Gibson, (703) 362-6565 The 11th Congressional District Demo- and North Korea remain very much on [email protected] cratic Convention will take place on the table; unemployment is on the rise; Danielle Wight, (571) 309-2824 Saturday, May 9 at Luther Jackson Middle and our planet does not seem to be getting E-mail: [email protected] School in Merrifield. any cooler. These, of course, are just a few With our County’s senior democrats in The Convention will elect the 20 of the challenges that have not yet been mind, we have been keeping a close eye members from the 11th CD to serve on vanquished since our 44th president was on the Fairfax County budget cuts. The the Democratic Party of Virginia’s State sworn into office. Further, these and other proposed cuts to the current 2% of the Central Committee. The convention will issues will no doubt remain on our lists of Fairfax County budget that belongs to also consider resolutions and other business things to worry about and even lose sleep seniors and senior services will surely have that may come before it. over for a good while to come. detrimental effects on the senior popula- The deadline for pre-filing of candidates Because of this reality, or perhaps to ease tion. We became familiar with our area’s for the 13 seats allotted to 11th CD Demo- it a little, it might be a good time to stop senior centers and senior living facilities crats residing in Fairfax County and the 1 for a moment to remind ourselves of how while rallying and registering senior voters seat allotted to Fairfax City is May 1 at 5 much better off the is than in the last election. With three senior cen- PM. The filing form can be found on the we were just a few short months ago. For ters on the chopping block, our county’s FCDC and the DPVA websites along with starters, our nation finally has a president seniors have a lot to lose. the 11th CD Convention Call. who is articulate, someone who can actually In attendance at the April 6th Board The deadline for submitting resolutions put understandable sentences together. We of Supervisors 50+ Committee Meeting is May 2. also have a president who can interact with we learned of the impacts of FY 2010 Voting for candidates will take place in other world leaders and not be offensive, proposed budget reductions. Proposed jurisdictional caucuses from 10AM to noon embarrassing or misrepresent the principles cuts include transportation (Seniors on on May 9 at the middle school followed by of our nation. We have a president who the Go and a reduction of the number of the convention at noon. does more than just rely on his so-called trips from senior centers and residential Congressman Gerry Connolly is sched- “gut” when making decisions but who centers), reduction in the number of uled to speak at the convention and actually opens himself up to a broad range meals served each week, closing of three candidates for the Democratic nomination of perspectives as well as does serious prep Senior Plus centers and the Annandale for governor, lieutenant governor, and work to remain knowledgeable about the Day Health Care Center, as well as clos- House of Delegate seats are also expected issues of the day. We have a president and ing of Groveton Senior Center, David R. to attend. executive team that seems to be making a Pinn Community Center, and Wakefield Anyone interested in serving on the Con- good-faith effort to reach out to the op- Senior Center. vention Rules, Resolutions, or Credentials posing political party rather than feed into On March 18th FCDC senior com- Committees or seeking a filing form or the petty and often irresponsible partisan- mittee members took a field trip to the other information about the convention or ship that was encouraged in the past. We Annandale Day Health Care Center May 2009 The Democrat Page 7

Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s H Re p o r t s where they were given a tour by Pat Vida, Center Nurse Coordinator and Jennifer Robinson, ADHCC supervisor. Surprise and Message from the chair Approximately 50 day-time residents, (continued from page 1) most of whom suffer from dementia as her seat to run for the redrawn 34th well as physical disabilities, are cared for delight your Senate District. Running aside Mark daily. As ADHCC has been targeted for Warner in 2003, Steve knocked his closure, its clientele will be transferred family and friends! way to a 4% victory over Robert to Health Care Centers in Lincolnia McDowell. and Braddock Glen. The families and Next spring, the Republican Caucus caregivers of the clients are concerned Give them an welcomed their “favorite” freshman about the travel distances to Lincolnia and delegate by putting him on the House Braddock Glen as well as the disruptive Finance Committee hoping to give effect it would have on their loved ones. unexpected and him a record of “bad” votes on taxes. They have mounted a lobbying effort to It turned out to be right “in time” keep ADHCC open. for the 2004 budget crisis created by Our next meeting will be on Sunday, useful gift – former Governor Gilmore leading May 31st at the City of Fairfax Regional to a spring of difficult votes result- Library meeting room A from 4-5PM. q ing in Governor Warner’s historic compromise. Steve deftly navigated those battles and went on to run off A a string of accomplishments in the Women’s Rights General Assembly including passage Committee of legislation leading to the creation of Subscription to Virginia’s AMBER Alert System. Kristin Cabral, (703) 206-0090 In 2005, Steve beat Jim Hyland by 20%. In 2007, he knocked off Arthur There was no report available at time of The Democrat. Purves by 27%. He went on to be publication. q unchallenged for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. Today, Steve leads all of his oppo- Only $25 for a year’s nents in cash on hand and is well on his way to becoming the first Demo- 1st Annual cratic Virginia Attorney General in subscription! 15 years. Women Winning Fairfax County Democrats should Celebration And that $25 be proud as the work we have all sown over the last decade has given our party the opportunity to create a The Farm Team is sponsoring its provides needed new generation of first fundraiser in co-operation with leaders to carry the Democratic flag the women membersof the Senate income to finance forward. and House Democratic Caucuses. The Congratulations to Delegate funds raised will assist Democratic FCDC operations. Shannon on his nomination. q women candidates. The event will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 3-5PM at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lor- Help spread the good ton, VA. Lorton prison was where the women sufferagets were held after being arrested in Washington, DC. word on our There are several levels of giving from $41.00 - $5,000. For further information contact Ellen Stankiewicz Democratic activities Moving? at [email protected] or 571-312- 1550. q Let us know. and concerns. (703) 573-6811 Page 8 The Democrat May 2009

H H H H H H H H H H H FCDC BYLAWS H H H H H H H H H H H

tricts. The membership of the Precinct The County Chair may offer a mo- ARTICLE VII - Operations Committees shall be elected tion to remove the chair for cause. OTHER COMMITTEES in the manner prescribed for all other The chair to whom the motion per- AND APPOINTMENTS committees. tains shall be advised in writing at least two weeks in advance. Section 1. There shall be the fol- Section 4. The Election Law and lowing standing committees: The Protection Committee shall (a) member- Section 9. The County Chair shall Democrat; Finance; Headquarters; ship: The Election Law and Protection be an ex officio, nonvoting member Labor; Local Affairs; Diversity; Na- Committee shall have one member of all standing committees; but the tional Affairs; Precinct Operations appointed by each of the Magisterial attendance of the County Chair shall Northwest; Precinct Operation Cen- District Chairs, each of whom shall be not be considered for purposes of a tral; Precinct Operations Southeast; an active attorney, and one member quorum. Senior Citizen Affairs; State Affairs; appointed by each of the Regional Vice Voter Records; Voter Registration and Chairs, each of whom shall be a non- Section 10. The County Commit- Get Out The Vote; Women’s Rights; attorney. The Chair of the Election tee may establish special committees. Youth Affairs, and Election Law and Law and Protection Committee shall be The purpose of a special committee Protection . appointed by the Chair from among the and the method of election or ap- Counsel or Co-Counsel to the County pointment of its members and the Section 2. On each standing com- Chair and Steering Committee. (b) method of selection of its chair shall mittee other than Precinct Operations Responsibilities: The Election Law and be expressed in the resolution of the and Election Law and Protection, Protection Committee shall be respon- County Committee by which the each district committee may have sible for the training coordination and special committee is established. more than one member, but shall be functioning of all election protection entitled to one vote. The vote for each activities of FCDC, run the official Post Section 11. The County Chair may district may be established as a priority Election Canvas and Recounts of all establish task forces and appoint their among members or as fractional, the elections in Fairfax County and advise members and chair for a limited pur- determination to be made in order by the Chair and County Committee on pose to be concluded within 90 days. (a) the relevant district committee, (b) Election Law issues and any other legal If the work of a task force cannot be the members on the standing commit- issues affecting the County Committee’s concluded within 90 days, the County tee from the district, or (c) the other Chair or the County Committee. Committee may establish a special members of the standing committee. committee for the purpose. Section 5. A standing committee shall Section 3. The Precinct Operations meet at the call chair or upon the request Section 12. The County Chair may Committees shall have one member of any five of its members. convene a meeting of any standing or for every thirty County Committee special committee. members or major fraction thereof Section 6. The Treasurer shall be a apportioned to each district commit- member of the Finance Committee. Section 13. The Democratic tee; but no district shall have fewer elected officials shall constitute an than two members. The Precinct Op- Section 7. A convener of the reor- Advisory Committee. The Advisory erations Committee Northwest shall ganization meeting of each standing Committee shall elect a chair and comprise the members elected from committee shall be designated by the Steering Committee from among the Hunter Mill, Dranesville and County Chair. The members of each themselves. Sully Districts; the Precinct Op- standing committee shall elect a chair erations Committee Central shall from themselves, except as provided Section 14. The County Chair shall comprise the members elected from elsewhere in these Bylaws. appoint a parliamentarian, a counsel the Braddock, Mason and Providence or co-counsel, and a Communications Districts; the Precinct Operations Section 8. Chairs of standing com- Advisor, who shall advise the County Committee Southeast shall comprise mittees who are not elected officers of Chair and the Steering Committee the members elected from the Lee, the County Committee may be removed but shall not serve as members of the Mount Vernon and Springfield Dis- from office by the following procedure. Steering Committee. q May 2009 The Democrat Page 9

Calendar of Events — (continued from back)

5/18/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & 6/9/09 7:30PM FCDC Steering Committee Meeting Volunteers Meeting 6/10/09 7:30PM Mason District Democratic Committee 5/18/09 8:00PM 8th CD Monthly Meeting Meeting 5/21/09 6:30PM Fairfax City Democrats Jefferson-Jackson 6/11/09 7:00PM Drinking Liberally - Lee District Dinner 6/15/09 8:00PM 8th CD Monthly Meeting 5/21/09 7:30PM Omeish for Delegate Volunteer Meeting 6/18/09 7:30PM HMDDC Meeting 5/24/09 10:00AM Viva Vienna 6/20/09 5:00PM Vivian Watts’ Annual BBQ 5/25/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & 6/25/09 7:30PM Lee District Democratic Committee Volunteers Meeting Meeting 5/28/09 7:30PM Lee District Democratic Committee 6/25/09 7:30PM Mt. Vernon District Democratic Meeting Committee Meeting 5/28/09 7:30PM Mt. Vernon District Democratic Committee Mtg. July 5/28/09 7:30PM Omeish for Delegate Volunteer Meeting 7/1/09 Drinking Liberally - Mt. Vernon District/ 5/31/09 FCDC Annual Jackson-Jefferson Dinner Lorton 7/7/09 Submission of Steering Agenda Items June 7/7/09 7:30PM Sully Monthly Meeting 6/1/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & 7/7/09 7:30PM FCDC National Affairs Standing Volunteers Meeting Committee Regular Meeting 6/2/09 Submission of Steering Agenda Items 7/8/09 7:30PM Mason District Democratic Committee 6/2/09 7:30PM Sully Monthly Meeting Meeting 6/2/09 7:30PM FCDC National Affairs Standing 7/9/09 Submission of Articles For The Democrat Committee Regular Meeting 7/9/09 7:00PM Drinking Liberally - Lee District 6/3/09 Drinking Liberally - Mt. Vernon District/ 7/14/09 7:30PM FCDC Steering Committee Meeting Lorton 7/20/09 8:00PM 8th CD Monthly Meeting 6/4/09 Submission of Articles For The Democrat 7/23/09 7:30PM Lee District Democratic Committee 6/4/09 7:30PM Omeish for Delegate Volunteer Meeting Meeting 6/8/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & 7/23/09 7:30PM Mt. Vernon District Democratic Volunteers Meeting Committee Mtg. 6/9/09 6:00AM Primary Election Day 7/25/09 12:00PM HMDDC Family Picnic West Springfield High School

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May 5/12/09 7:30PM FCDC Steering Committee Meeting

5/2/09 4:30PM 28th Annual Derby Day Celebration 5/13/09 7:00PM The Chap Pack is Back! 5/2/09 5:30PM Diversity Reception 5/13/09 7:30PM Mason District Democratic Committee 5/3/09 12:30PM Birthday for Cathy Hudgins Meeting 5/3/09 3:00PM Springfield District Smoke & Roast 5/14/09 7:00PM Drinking Liberally - Lee District 5/3/09 4:00PM Kaye Kory for Delegate Spring Fundraiser 5/14/09 7:30PM Omeish for Delegate Volunteer Meeting 5/4/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & 5/16/09 11:00AM McLean Day Volunteers Meeting 5/16/09 7:00PM Fairfax Public Access 25th Anniversry 5/5/09 Submission of Steering Agenda Items Dinner and Awards 5/5/09 7:30PM Sully Monthly Meeting 5/17/09 1:00PM Winery Tour 5/5/09 7:30PM FCDC National Affairs Standing 5/17/09 3:00PM Providence Mayfest Committee Regular Meeting 5/17/09 4:00PM Friends of Foust 5/6/09 Drinking Liberally - Mt. Vernon District/ Lorton 5/7/09 Submission of Articles For The Democrat Next Regular FCDC Meeting: 5/7/09 7:00PM Progressive Supports of Brian Moran Tuesday, May 26, 7:30PM 5/7/09 7:30PM Omeish for Delegate Volunteer Meeting 5/11/09 6:00PM Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) with Kris Amundson 5/11/09 7:00PM Mark Kearn for Del. (35th) Voters & Volunteers Meeting Become a Sustainer 2008 …and make a commitment to support the ongoing operation of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee with monthly or annual contributions.

YES! You can count on me as a long term Sustainer, to assure future Democratic victories by committing my financial support at the following level:

* Champion = $166.00 a month ($2000/yr) * Winner’s Circle = $100.00 a month ($1200/yr) * Benefactor = $50.00 a month ($600/yr) * Leadership Circle = $25.00 a month ($300/yr) * Friend = $10 a month ($120/yr) Committee membership is not included in your sustainer contribution.

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CHECK enclosed for … CHAMPION WINNER’S CIRCLE BENEFACTOR LEADERSHIP CIRCLE FRIEND ¨ YEARLY ____ $2,000 ____ $1,200 ____ $600 ____ $300 ____ $120 Please make your check payable to FCDC; mail to: FCDC, 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043

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Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal law requires FCDC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals who contribute $200 or more in a calendar year. Other contributions will be deposited into the FCDC non-federal account. Virginia law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation employer and location of employment for individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year.

Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

This solicitation is authorized and paid for by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Scott Surovell, Chair www.FairfaxDemocrats.org Sustainers Honor Roll Thank you to our donors who have made a commitment to support the operation of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee with ongoing monthly or annual contributions

Champions

Brenda Frank & Tom Blackburn . Thomas Greeson . Nancy & Edward Rice Jeff Cosby & Leslie Mason (in honor of the birthday of Bob Hovis) . Paula & Ronald Seward

Winner’s Circle

Burma & Rick Bochner . Bob & Mary Ann Hovis . Lina D'Gornaz Orr

Benefactors

Bill Ackerman . Linda Beaty . Kristen Cabral & John Beaulieu . Tom Goldsmith . Robert Haley . Bob Hull Gerry Hyland . Nancy & Omar Kader . Karen & Mark Lawrence . Molly & Bill Lynch . Fran & Val McWhorter Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner . Lillian Salerno . Jim Scott . Nancy & Rex Simmons . Aggie Wolf

Leadership Circle

Lori Alexander . James Anders . Margaret & Paul Andino . Peggy & Bud Andress . Rafael Arancibia . Edward Bentz Shirley & Dennis Bloomquist . John Bonnage . Pris & Al Bornmann . Aroona Borpujari . Jeane Brockway . Roy Brooks Barbara & Chuck Caputo . Richard & Jo Ann Chew . K. Joyce Clevenger . Althea Cooksey . Meg Copernoll & John Meilert Gary Eads . Jane & Jim Edmondson . Janet & Martin Fadden . Sharon & Amir Filipour . Delores Frye . Harrell Fuller Lois Goodman . Penny & Hal Gross . Janyce Hedetniemi . Kathy & Mark Itzkoff . Kaye Kory . Barbara & Bill Kreykenbohm Addy & Gene Krizek . Suchada Langley . Paula Larson . Mary Anne Lecos . Corni & Stew Lingley . James Lister Elizabeth & Jan Lodal . Linda & John Lubetkin . Maggi & Ray Luca Ellen & Geoffrey Mayer . Al McAloon . Mary Lou Melley Rayma Miles . Diane & Bill Millen . Ilryong Moon . Carrie Nixon & Dmitri Melhorn . Samia & Paul Noursi . Janet Oleszek Jean Packard . Connie & Larry Pettinger . Senator Toddy Puller . Paul Reagan . Michael Reinemer . Stanley Richards Rachel Rifkind . Sidney Savage . Adam Shubert . Robert Harle Smith . Linda & Nigel Smyth . Margaret & Howard Soroos Anne Sprague . Jane Strauss . Scott Surovell . Fred & Mary Ann Taylor . Ted Velkoff . Linda Waller Hilmon Patrick Walters . Jill Waters . Vivian Watts . Mary Margaret Whipple

Friends

Chris Ambrose . Richard Anthony . George Ball . Lygia & Bob Ballantyne . Alex Blakemore . Frances Brown . Mike Burke Kirby Ellen Cantor . Anna Carrera . Rose Chu . Sue & John Clark . Karen Craft . Ralph Craft . Paul Denig . Herbert Doyle . Carol & Conrad Egan Robert Fallon . Eileen Filler-Corn & Bob Corn . Mike Finkle . Rotha & Bob Frye . Gabriel Goldberg . Nadja Golding . Col. Norman Gottlieb Gloria Haher . Curtis Haymore . Judy Hilton . Liz Griffith . Mark Keam . Douglas Kleine . Colleen Leyrer . Rita & Bruce MacDonald Wendy Maiwurm . Mary Lee McIntyre . Jay Miller . Tooley Milstead . Frederick Mittelman . Robert Moore . Sally Moravitz . Hung Nguyen Marti Otto . Ginny Lehner Peters & Rob Peters . Chap Petersen . Douglas Reimel . Raleigh Romine . Cynthia Rufty Randall Schnepf . Bryan Scrafford . Barbara Shearer . Maryhelen Snyder . Mimi & Paul Spielberg . Jason Steinbaum . Valerie Stucky Valerie & Bob Sutter . Jane Tarrant . Allen Taylor . Lynn & Mark Terry . David Turetsky . Nancy & James Vollmer Stacey Waring & Gary Axelson . Ann Zuvekas

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5/09

8th Annual Elephant Smoke & Roast * Sunday, May 3, 2009 3 - 6 pm Community Hall, Burke Volunteer Fire Department 9501 Old Burke Lake Rd., Burke

Silent Auction  Virginia Beer & Wines  Democratic Fellowship Straw Poll for Governor & Lt. Governor Delicious Food Catered By:

$30 advance ticket ($45 at the door) $20 Young Democrats (13-25) $10 Kids (3-12) $125 Patron (2 tickets & listing in program)

$250 Benefactor (5 tickets & listing in program)

For more information call 703-503-1351 [email protected] www.SpringfieldDemocrats.org

*No actual elephants will be harmed in the making of this event. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. State law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. ------

_____YES I will attend. Enclosed is my check for $______for ______tickets _____NO I cannot attend, but here is my generous contribution of $______Pay online at http://www.SpringfieldDemocrats.org

or by check payable to FCDC, memo line: SDDC Smoke & Roast Mail to SDDC, P.O. Box 10512, Burke VA 22009

Name ______Address ______E-mail address ______Phone number __ ___ Employer______Occupation______Employer City & State______

Authorized and paid for by Fairfax County Democratic Committee www.fairfaxdemocrats.org Scott Surovell, Chair Join Us for the Braddock District Democratic Committee's

28 th Annual

Saturday, May 2, 2009 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 5250 Port Royal Road at Ravensworth Shopping Center    Yes, I'll Support our Democratic Team! $35/Ticket Name: ______Phone: ______Make Checks Payable Address: ______to Fairfax County Democratic Committee Employer/Occupation: ______Painting used courtesy Anthony The Winner's Circle $2,500 (six tickets/front page program listing) ______M. Alonso studios. Home Stretch Host $1,000 (five tickets/front page program listing) ______Contact Gretchen Bulova Triple Crown Patron $500 (four tickets/program listing) ______at [email protected] or Tournament of Roses Sponsor $250 (three tickets/program listing) ______(703) 273-3557 for more Derby Day Friend $150 (two tickets/program listing) ______information. I am unable to attend, but enclosed is my contribution of: ______Mail to BDDC, P.O. Box 106, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 or pay on-line at http://fairfaxdemocrats.org/?p=1114. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal law requires FCDC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals who contribute $200 or more in one calendar year. Other contributions will be deposited into the FCDC non-federal account. State law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. By authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Scott Surovell, Chair. www.fairfaxdemocrats.org Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) & City of Fairfax Democratic Committee Invite you to the FCDC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE’S

WHEN : , WHERE: Home of Lina and Ron Orr 9409 Old Courthouse Rd Vienna, VA 22182

Funds raised to be used for foreign language ballots, literature, and media (Parking allowed in the driveway, across the street and at the park ¾ block away)

Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal law requires FCDC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals who contribute $200 or more in one calendar year. Other contributions will be deposited into the FCDC non-federal account. State law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

By authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Scott Surovell, Chair. www.fairfaxdemocrats.org Join Providence Democrats to celebrate our victories and refocus our energy on the upcoming elections

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 3:00-6:00pm At the home of Susan Weltz and Robert Hamberger 2409 Rocky Branch Road, Vienna, VA 22181

Vote in straw polls! All Democratic candidates including Governor & Lt. Governor are invited

Enjoy a Taste of Providence Sponsor restaurants providing delicious food jLuciano’sjjjLa Choza Grill jjj Neighbor’sj jHunan Delightjjj Sunflowerjjjand morej

Live Music by The Ruins

$35 ticket in advance/ $40 at the door Patron-- $100 for 2 tickets Benefactor--$1,000 for 10 tickets Young Dems---$10 Buy tickets http://tinyurl.com/mayfest Or call 703 242-2789

Your contribution may be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal law requires FCDC to use best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, employer, and location of employment for individuals who contribute $200 or more in a calendar year. Other contributions will be deposited into the FCDC non-federal account. State law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation, employer and location of employment for individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 per calendar year. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. By Authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Scott Surovell, Chair www.fairfaxdemocrats.org Printed in house You are cordially invited to join

Senator Chap Petersen and Former Congresswoman

for a fundraising reception supporting

Jon Bowerbank Russell County Supervisor At-Large and Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor

Tuesday, May 19 ththth , 2009 6:30pm – 8:00pm

At the office of Tom Greeson

Reed Smith LLP 3110 Fairview Park Drive Suite 1400 Falls Church, VA 22042

Admission isisis $50$50$50

Please RSVP by Monday May 18 th to Ben McGann at (703) 549-5254 or [email protected]

Sponsorship opportunities are available

Platinum $1000 Gold $500 Silver $250 Bronze $100

www.JB2009.com

Paid for and Authorized by Bowerbank for Lt. Governor Printed in House

JON BOWERBANK FOR LT. GOVERNOR RSVP Form

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Employer: ______

Occupation: ______

Principal Place of Business: ______

Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______Fax Phone: ______

Cell Phone: ______Email: ______

____ Yes, I will attend and I am pleased to support Jon Bowerbank’s campaign:

____ No, I will not be able to attend, but I would like to support Jon Bowerbank’s campaign:

Enclosed is my contribution of $ ______made payable to Bowerbank for Lt. Governor.

I authorize the Jon Bowerbank campaign to charge $______to the credit card.

___ Visa. ___ MasterCard ___ American Express ___ Discover

Card Number: ______Expiration Date: ______

Fax the donor card to 1-703-549-2391 or mail the donor card to: Jon Bowerbank for Lt. Governor P.O. Box 320027 Alexandria, VA 22320

I am also interested in: ___ Volunteering for the campaign. ___ Canvassing. ____ Making phone calls. ____ Working on Election Day (June 9 th ) ___ Jon Bowerbank Yard Sign. ___ Jon Bowerbank Bumper Sticker.

www.JB2009.com

Paid for and Authorized by Bowerbank for Lt. Governor Printed In House

There are no dollar limits on contributions in Virginia. A committee can accept contributions from any individual who is a U.S. citizen or has a valid green card, as well as any corporation, union, association or partnership.

Virginia law requires all candidate campaign committees to maintain record of the name, mailing address, job title or profession and name of employer’s specific field for each individual who contributes to our committee. Your information will not be reported if your cumulative contribution is $100 or less for this campaign. Virginia Senator Chap Petersen, U.S. Senator and the “Young Lawyers” invite you to a night of Hot Chili, Cold Beer and Co0l Cats! Date: Wed. 5/13/09 Time: 7-9pm Place: Hard Times Café (4069 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax, 22030) What pack do you run with? It costs nothing to party, but your donations would be a blast! All proceeds benefit Chap’s Re-Election! Player: $100 Lucky Lady: $250 High Roller: $500 Full Monty: $1000 Entourage: $2400

RSVP: Online at: www.fairfaxsenator.com (donations accepted) Via email at: [email protected]/ By phone: 703.349.3680 Donations to “Petersen for State Senate” can be mailed to: PO Box 1066, Fairfax, VA 22038-1066.

NOTE: Because of the involvement of a federal candidate or officeholder in this event, we are asking for donations of up to $2,400 per election, from any individual. We are not asking for funds from corporations, labor organizations, or other federally prohibited sources.

Paid for and authorized by Chap Petersen